1. Romania Volunteer Quest

2. Romania

3. Demographics Population -22 million Poverty - 44.5% of the Romanian population below poverty line (2000) Children - 125,000 children in orphanages - 3-5000 living in the streets in the capital - child abandonment has increased by 20% since 1989

4. Romania Pro-Vita ‘Orphanage’ 1994 – started by Father Tanase to help orphans and homeless children, and single mothers Presently more than 200 children are being helped through this association

5. Romania Children - Orphanage Older children (10-17 yrs) Young children (0-5yrs)

6. Romania Location

7. Romania Location

8. Romania Location

9. Romania Accommodation

10. Romania Meals

11. Romania Activities –Summer Quest

12. Romania Outdoor Games

13. Romania Coloring

14. Romania Wood Carving

15. Icon Painting

16. Romania English Lessons

17. Romania Camp Fire

18. Romania Spring Quest – Possible Projects

19. Romania Help Build a House

20. Romania Greenhouse / Flower Garden

21. Romania Possible Excursions

22. Romania Sample Itinerary 8:30amBreakfast 9:00 Romanian Lesson 10:00Start working in flower garden 1:00pmLunch 2:00 Activities with babies / Continue working in flower garden 4:00English homework lab with older children 6:00Dinner 7:00Free or play cards with older children

23. Romania Thank you! For more information See website: www.unitedplanet.org/2006/quest/romania.html www.unitedplanet.org/2006/quest/romania.html Contact United Planet: quest@unitedplanet.org